SOLD Eames Evans Herman Miller 1947 LCW Plywood Lounge Chair Original Museum Quality
Listed for sale is an all original Eames LCW by Evans Plywood Company for Herman Miller. The lounge chair is in excellent condition and is a terrifically rare piece. The finish looks fantastic for its age, with light signs of use, but no chips or damage. It came from the home of the original owner and has never been refinished. The chair still has all original shock mounts.
In terms of hardware, the chair has the early Evans 5-2-5 setup and rounded edge label, dating it to the circa 1947. The screws are all original and all present on the chair. The screws all have patina as is appropriate and are not at all loose.
This example is hyper rare in that it features a black/natural finish. This was a special order and is not seen often. It had to be ordered from the factory with specified panels in contrasting tones.
Wood
Excellent condition showing light use with beautiful original finish.
Shock Mounts and Screws
The shock mounts are all still stable on the chair. It appears that all are original. The screws are all original.